Top Rankings
Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,567 students in Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
1,567 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District, which is ranked #106 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#112 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
21%
10%
% Hispanic
21%
30%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
50%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,108 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,062 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,108
$31,307
Spending / Student
$28,062
$32,183
Best Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Lewis Childs School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Elizabeth St
Floral Park, NY 11001
(516) 434-2781
Floral Park, NY 11001
(516) 434-2781
Grades: PK-6
| 688 students
Rank: #22.
Floral Park-bellerose School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2 Larch Ave
Floral Park, NY 11001
(516) 434-2751
Floral Park, NY 11001
(516) 434-2751
Grades: PK-6
| 879 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District?
Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,567 students.
What is the rank of Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District?
Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District is ranked #106 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District?
50% of Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District?
Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,062 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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